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History of geoscientific investigations in West Kalimantan, Indonesia

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Updated 16/10/2025

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The first reliable geological data from journeys by Europeans into the interior of Kalimantan between 1816 and 1850 came from Schwaner. Dedicated geological investigations started in 1850 with the establishment of a Mines Department (Mijnwezen), which sent the geologist Everwijn on eight trips (1853-1857) to check reported mineral occurrences and prepare geological maps and reports. Results were discouraging. In 1879, a 20 year period of mineral investigations and geological mapping was initiated by van Schelle and continued by Wing Easton. It covered the south Sambas, Singkawang, and western Sanggau Quadrangles. Posewitz in 1892 published an English translation of his review of work done since 1826. In 1883-1884, the eastern region of West Kalimantan was for the first time geologically reconnoitred by a private expedition led by Molengraaff. After Wing Eastons departure in about 1900, there was a hiatus in field work, though several consolidating reviews were published. From 1923 to 1932, another systematic mapping project covered most of West Kalimantan, resulting in reports on the eastern and western regions. Geological and mining activities were reduced during and after World War II. New legislation in 1967 promoted foreign investment, leading to regional searches fur various minerals and increased geological research. Since 1972 several countries including Australia have undertaken mapping projects jointly with Indonesian government departments, using a wide range of survey methods.

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Title History of geoscientific investigations in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Language eng
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Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/04ee8205-26a5-4ada-a159-fdac2265c19a
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Reference Period 20/04/2018
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